Oldham Volunteer Celebration Fund

Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thank you for the fantastic contribution volunteers make. During another difficult year, people from all walks of life have taken the time to volunteer & made a huge difference to people & their communities.

Our Volunteering Strategy sets out our 'Vision for Volunteering' across each of our boroughs. A key strand of the Strategy is focused on Awareness & Appreciation; ensuring that the impact of volunteers is recognised & that the public are aware of the volunteering opportunities available to them & how they can get involved. 

Through the Volunteer Celebration Fund, we gave groups the opportunity to say thank you to their volunteers, recognising the importance of their contribution & commitment. The fund may also be an opportunity for groups to focus on recruitment of new volunteers & in particular to consider how they might look to diversify their team of volunteers by engaging with under-represented communities.

Grants of up to £500 were available for events & activities that include one or more of the following priorities:

• Recruit - Involving new volunteers to help run your group or support your organisation, which are inclusive & flexible to meet the diverse communities across Oldham, Rochdale & Tameside.
• Retain - Creating opportunities for your volunteers to feel connected, valued & supported.
• Recognise - Celebrating your volunteers, their achievements & the difference they make within communities across Oldham, Rochdale & Tameside – particularly during the Cost of Living crisis.